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Here's more information about the International Press Academy and their 12th annual Satellite Awards Sunday night.

According to Wikipedia:

Rachel Melvin (born February 9, 1985 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is an American actress. Melvin graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona where she was raised for much of her life. She has a mother, father, older sister, and grandmother, named Joyce, Bob, Jessica, and Eve, respectively. She landed her first acting job in the independent film Boo. She is best known for her role as Chelsea Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives since May 2005. The character was introduced as Abigail Deveraux's (Ashley Benson) best friend. Chelsea was adopted by the Bensons as an infant and they raised her until their deaths in a car accident. DNA evidence proved that Chelsea was in fact Bo Brady (Peter Reckell) and Billie Reed's (Julie Pinson) long-thought-stillborn daughter Georgia. Months before she took over the role of Chelsea (originally portrayed by Mandy Musgrave), Melvin appeared in five episodes as Georgia LaMarque, a French girl whom Bo and Billie had been falsely led to believe was their daughter. She and her dog were recently seen on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, when she was randomly interviewed at a gas station for a segment. She sings, and plays the electric red violin. A children's book is currently being developed by Melvin. She is a supporter of the American Diabetes Association for children, as well as many animal charities. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Melvin has also guest-starred on Summerland, Jack & Bobby and 8 Simple Rules. With her family, she has also appeared on Family Feud. Rachel's official website http://www.rachel-melvin.com.

Here's a dermatology report about hormones:

Peptides are small proteins that stimulate the production of collagen and thicken the skin. "They can be helpful for someone who wants to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles," Dr. Berson said.

Growth factors are compounds that act as chemical messengers between cells and play a role in cell division, new cell and blood vessel growth, and the production and distribution of collagen and elastin. "Growth factors have been used extensively for treating wounds," Dr. Berson said. "Research has shown that they can improve elasticity, so these ingredients can be beneficial for someone who wants to firm loose skin."

There are a variety of botanical, or plant-based, ingredients that have anti-inflammatory properties. Among these are licoclalcone A (licorice extract), lycopene, pycnogenol (pine bark extract), silymarin (milk thistle), quercetin, allantoin (comfrey root), chamomile and aloe vera. All reduce inflammation, while some, like lycopene, also have antioxidant properties and may help prevent the development of skin cancer. "Botanicals are helpful for people with rosacea, sensitive skin or sun damage since they can reduce redness and swelling," said Dr. Berson. "Some, such as lycopene, also offer the benefits of antioxidants without the drawbacks of irritation."